Sure, navigating interactions with someone who uses manipulation tactics can be challenging. Narcissists often rely on these tactics to control situations and undermine your confidence. But you don't ...

The term “gaslighting” gets thrown around a lot lately—dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster even chose it as the 2022 word of the year. Although it has become a common phrase, it’s actually a serious ...

Many of us don't even realize they're trying to control and confuse us. We may have an uneasy feeling in our gut that doesn't match the manipulator's words, or feel trapped into agreeing with a ...

In a healthy conversation, people share ideas, listen, and find common ground. In a manipulative one, the goal isn't understanding—it's control. Manipulators use specific phrases and tactics to twist ...

Reality TV relationships often include fairy-tale dates, speedy declarations of love and fantasy futures spun for watchers and social media followers to cringe and obsess about almost endlessly. To ...

Last year, I published a popular blog post that sought to outline a few go-to methods for manipulative parenting. As stated therein, parenting is all about guiding a child's development. But when ...

Reality TV relationships often include fairy-tale dates, speedy declarations of love and fantasy futures spun for watchers and social media followers to cringe and obsess about almost endlessly. To ...